Food Service Attendant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Farrell, PA

Full-time

Farrell, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Food Service Attendant at UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley is responsible for the timely assembly, preparation, and service of nutritious meals while ensuring food safety and excellent customer service. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet the needs of the Nutritional Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Assures the necessary food and service equipment/utensils are secured for assigned area prior to meal service.
• Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
• Inventories and stocks bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated timeframes.
• Serves patient meal trays using the designated department script, ensuring proper patient identification.
• Buses tables and sanitizes tables and chairs.
• Delivers meals to residents' rooms when requested.
• Sets tables for the following meal according to the Food Service Guidelines Manual.
• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient/guest specific requirements.
• Maintains food safety and quality as mandated by health departments.
• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures consistently when interacting with customers.
• Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.

Requirements

• Ability to work varying shifts between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of food handling techniques and food safety procedures.